Ashley, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 601 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.9%
 
Males: 264  (44.1%)
Females: 337  (55.9%)
Median resident age:

59.6 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58413.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,360 (it was $18,015 in 2000)
Ashley:

$37,360
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,799 (it was $13,001 in 2000)

Ashley city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $51,757 (it was $22,900 in 2000)
Ashley:

$51,757
ND:

$243,100

Median gross rent in 2022: $505.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ashley: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%
(19.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 41.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ashley, ND (2022)
    • 55790.6%White alone
    • 193.1%Two or more races
    • 162.6%Asian alone
    • 101.6%Hispanic
    • 71.1%American Indian alone

Races in Ashley detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ashley, North Dakota as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ashley is 365 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (64.6%), Norwegian (5.0%), European (4.7%), German Russian (3.8%), American (1.9%), French (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2020 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 957 people per square mile   (low).

Ashley, North Dakota map

17 residents are foreign born (2.8% Asia).

This city:

2.8%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $783 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $652 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (86.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (305.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (649.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Venturia, ND (3.0 miles),
Long Lake, SD (3.8 miles),
Lehr, ND (4.1 miles),
Wishek, ND (4.2 miles ),
Eureka, SD (4.7 miles ),
Zeeland, ND (4.7 miles),
Artas, SD (4.8 miles),
Fredonia, ND (4.9 miles)

Latitude: 46.03 N, Longitude: 99.37 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Ashley, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ashley, ND in 2022
Ashley satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $81,700
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $183,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ashley, ND residents
Average permit cost in Ashley, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Ashley, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.0%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Ashley, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
  • Religious workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)

Average climate in Ashley, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ashley-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Dakota state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/1966, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the Ashley city center killed 2 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/19/1974, a category F3 tornado 17.0 miles away from the city center injured 3 people.

Earthquake activity:

Ashley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 557.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.0 miles away from Ashley center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 162.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 396.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 150.5 miles away from Ashley center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 343.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McIntosh County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 8, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ashley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ashley:

  • ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 612 CENTER AVENUE N)
  • ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER NURSING HOME (612 CENTER AVE N)

Airports located in Ashley:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashley:

  • Northern State University (about 59 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 82 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 88 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 134 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 137 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 137 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 138 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in Ashley:

Public elementary/middle school in Ashley:

See full list of schools located in Ashley

Library in Ashley:

  • ASHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,197; Location: 113 FIRST AVENUE NW; 10,750 books; 72 audio materials; 90 video materials; 7 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ashley: Ashley Rural Fire Department (A), Ashley Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Ashley Motel (207 W Main Street).

Court: McIntosh County - Clerk of Court (112 1st Street Northeast).

McIntosh County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ashley that have no violations reported:

  • ASHLEY CITY OF (Population served: 749, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

1.8 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

51.4%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
44 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
40 people in nursing homes in 2000
12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Ashley (2011 data):

  • McIntosh County Bank: Mcintosh County Bank at 204 West Main Street, branch established on 1911/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $83.0 mil, Deposits: $63.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Mcintosh County Bank Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ashley:

Marital status in Ashley, ND
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.0%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Ashley:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
North Dakota average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ashley
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ashley, ND (based on McIntosh County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6567
Evangelical Protestant68810
Catholic4643
Other1-
None--
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
McIntosh County:

10.99 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

21.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McIntosh County:

28.5%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ashley:

54.3%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.2%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Ashley:

28.7
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ashley:

16.2%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.9%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ashley:

7.1
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

31.7%
State:

34.2%

General health condition:
Ashley:

56.2%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

68.3%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ashley, ND Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$11,458$45,8323$1,188
Solid Waste Management 1$3,366$40,3922$1,601
Water Supply 1$4,089$49,0680$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$221
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$3,104
Totals for Government 5$18,913$45,3919$6,115

Ashley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $139,000 ($231.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $37,000 ($61.56)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($56.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $32,000 ($53.24)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($41.60)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $34,000 ($56.57)

Ashley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Regular Highways: $171,000 ($284.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $86,000 ($143.09)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($36.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($11.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $172,000 ($286.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $52,000 ($86.52)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($3.33)
  • Tax - Property: $88,000 ($146.42)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $20,000 ($33.28)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($4.99)

Ashley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $622,000 ($1034.94)

Businesses in Ashley, ND

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ashley:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ashley)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Ashley, ND)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ASHLEY, Ne .25 Sw .25 Sec 18 Twp 129n Rng 71w (Lat: 45.991083 Lon: -99.620111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQDT320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Certifier: Thomas C Floyd, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 13710 Fnb Parkway - Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68154-5200, Phone: (402) 492-3451, Fax: (402) 492-7475, Email:

  • ASHLEY, Ne 1/4 Sw 1/4 Sec 18 Township 129n Range 71w (Lat: 45.991083 Lon: -99.620111), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WHC843,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2002, Expiration Date: 07/16/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2005, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 13710 Fnb Parkway, Omaha, NE 68154-8500, Phone: (402) 492-7467, Fax: (402) 492-7485, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Ashley)
Most common first names in Ashley, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3580.3 years
Jacob2880.2 years
Fred1979.1 years
Emma1984.1 years
Lydia1881.4 years
Edwin1476.2 years
Edward1477.3 years
Christ1378.8 years
Gottlieb1381.7 years
Arthur1280.4 years
Most common last names in Ashley, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bertsch2382.2 years
Hoffman1776.9 years
Nitschke1585.0 years
Fischer1584.5 years
Dockter1482.7 years
Schock1475.5 years
Bender1484.2 years
Maier1479.6 years
Eszlinger1474.7 years
Schauer1275.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ashley, ND
  • 33.8%Electricity
  • 28.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Other fuel
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ashley, ND
  • 45.9%Electricity
  • 30.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%No fuel used


Ashley compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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